The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) has established this fund to empower outstanding students who lack access to other forms of scholarships. This initiative embodies our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering educational excellence for those who need it most.
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam (abbreviated as EUR, Dutch: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam) is a public university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the city that also houses the largest port in Europe. The university is named after Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, a 15th-century humanist and theologian. The university has seven faculties and focuses on four areas.
ISS Scholarship Fund
Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands is offering Master’s scholarship opportunities for students to study at the university.
Why You Should Apply For ISS Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is worth 40% of the tuition fee.
Eligibility Requirements for ISS Scholarship Fund
- You wish to enroll in the Master of Arts in Development Studies at ISS;
- You have a letter of admission from ISS;
- You have relevant work experience, a degree in one of the social sciences (upper second or first class) and a strong motivation to study at ISS, or;
- You are a recent graduate with a first class degree in one of the social sciences and a strong motivation to study at ISS.
Applicable to:
- Nationalities: all nationalities
- Partcipating faculties: International Institute for Social StudiesOpens external (ISS)
- Level of study: Master
Application Deadline for ISS Scholarship Fund
The deadline for applying for ISS Scholarship Fund is June 15, 2026
How To Apply For ISS Scholarship Fund
Applications to this fund are dealt with on an ongoing basis and will be equally distributed, as much as possible, among the different majors.
To apply for this fund, please include:
- A Motivation Statement (one page) – Explaining the reason you should be the beneficiary of this fund.
- Detailed financial information (including supporting bank statements) to prove your ability to support yourself for the remaining tuition fee, living expenses and health insurance.
The decisions on allocation of the scholarship are taken on an ongoing basis. Students selected for the scholarship bursaries will be informed by the student office.
To apply please email your request and the supporting documents to the ISS admission office (admission@iss.nl) as soon as possible (but before 15 June at the latest).
For more details, visit Erasmus University Rotterdam Scholarship webpage
